Dear Families,

Currently our students are completing their Semester 2 assessments. Student Progress Reports will be emailed to parents on Wednesday Week 10. Whilst there are not parent teacher interview opportunities to discuss the reports at this time of year, if you do have any questions regarding your child’s results please email your class teacher ins the first instance.

On behalf of our teachers and our Head of Inquiry Clare Triggell, I extend a sincere thankyou to volunteer parents who are attending the ‘frog pond’ working bees and this valuable ecological site. This site is part of the Year 1 Inquiry Unit and an example of how real-life learning contexts engage learners in purposeful curriculum to effect positive change in the world.

Yeronga State School has historically presented Academic and Citizenship awards at the end of the academic year for Years 1-6. The Year 1-2 Awards will be awarded at the Year 1 and 2 Awards Ceremony on Thursday 1 December at 9.00am in the hall and the Year 3-6 and School Sports Awards on Friday 2 December. The Graduation Awards for School Dux, Graduate Student and Service Before Self Citizenship Awards will be awarded at the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony.

These awards are an important celebration of exemplary student achievement across the school.

The following awards will be awarded for each class and year level;

Academic Excellence Award (each class in Year 1-6)

Carla Walker Citizenship Award (each class in Year 1-6)

Learner Asset Awards (each class in Year 1-6)

Specialist Subject Awards-Visual Art, Health and PE, Spanish and Classroom Music Award (each year level in 1-6)

Sports Awards- Players of the Year and Champions of the Year (At Year 3-6 Awards Ceremony)

Music Awards – Spirit Awards and Players of the Year Awards (At Big Sing and Big Play)

Year 6 Graduand Awards and Trophies

English, Mathematics, Spanish, Music, Visual Arts, H&PE, Services to the Library, Media and Technology, Curious Inquirer Award (At 3-6 Awards Ceremony)

Graduation Awards (At Year 6b Graduation Ceremony)

Dux of the School (Overall Academics over Year 5 and 6)

Graduate Student of the Year (Overall Participant Award)

Service Before Self (Overall Citizenship Award)

The Big Sing and Big Play last Friday evening was a wonderful celebration. The calibre of our students is outstanding.  Congratulations to our exceptional teaching staff. Long term music staff changes (Robyn Rosewarne and Lauren Easey) and their work have been valiantly taken on by Tamsyn Eastgate, Alex Grodecki and Courtney Truce to an excellent standard. Congratulations to all students and to those students who were award the Spirit Award and Overall player award for the various categories.

We hope to see all parents and caregivers at our first whole school art exhibition. The exhibition will showcase the work of every student in the school. This has been an extraordinary effort on behalf of Jess Greenfield Art Teacher and her small team of supporters to prepare the works including the artist statements for the show. The art works are both democratic in that the voice and ideas of every student are valued as well as a show case of talent in the visual arts. Your support is appreciated as we aim to ensure all student enjoy the richness and value of a diversity of specialist subjects in their primary school years.

Have a wonderful week,

Eunice

E-Safety Kids

This weeks E-safety kids message focuses on cyber bullying. The E-safety commissioners webpage has some great information and steps to follow to support students who report bullying online. Students in years 3-6 will discus the information below at this weeks assembly.

What does cyberbullying look like?

• hurtful messages, comments or images
• threats
• spreading lies about you online
• creating fake online profiles
• Sharing / threatening to share something online that can hurt you
• making you feel very sad, very scared or very upset

What to do?

1. Get help from a trusted adult
   Get help from the police if you are in immediate serious danger.
   3. Try not to say anything back — it could make things worse. 
   4. Keep evidence — an adult can help you take screenshots or keep a journal in case you need evidence to report it.
   5. Block or report them— most games and apps have a way to block or report someone.
   6. Report to eSafety 

For further information, you can access these materials at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/someone-is-being-mean-to-me-online

Year 5 camp

Last week, the year 5 students attended camp at Currumbin Valley.  The weather was on our side as students navigated a variety of rescue challenges, working on their leadership and team skills.  The key theme of the camp activities centred around 3 values: Communication, Valuing others and Resilience.  The challenges certainly tested our students, as they used their learner assets to solve problems, and achieve a team goal.  We’re always proud of our students on camp, stepping out of their comfort zones and putting their best foot forward, and feedback from the camp staff is always positive, praising our students for their behaviour. Great work year 5!

Hamper Donations Needed Urgently

Thank you for your generosity towards the Gift Hamper Campaign, with enough donations at this stage to bless 7 families.  Please keep bringing in your donations to the tub in the office foyer in the new building until Wednesday 30 November or direct to me at Parent Café on a Tuesday morning in the junior school. There is definitely a need for more special foods and decorative items (decorations, serviettes, bon-bons, etc.) rather than toys, but everything will be helpful. I’m hoping to have 15 hampers for our lovely Yeronga families who need a bit of cheer and encouragement this year.  They will be delivered in the last week of school.

Volunteers 

Many of you would have already received a certificate in recognition of your voluntary service at our school.  I’m always overwhelmed by the sheer number of certificates that I prepare and write out each year, as it is an indication of how much that happens at our school because of the effort and time given through the army of volunteers.  Our school is a better place because of your commitment and support, and I want to let you know that the school administration, teachers, P & C, and myself really want to thank you and express our appreciation for all your help. So, thank you so much for your valuable contribution!  If your certificate is damaged, or your name is incorrect, or it didn’t find its way home, please let me know by emailing me, and I can prepare a new one for you. 

Blessings, Chappy Jenny
Email – jennifer.bennett@suchaplaincy.org.au
Facebook and Instagram – Community_Chaplain

Running Club

Running club has resumed in Term 4 and will continue until the end of term unless the weather makes it impossible to run safely or public health restrictions return. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 3:15 to 3:45, with Mr Landeck and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:15 with Mr Bateman. Mr Sutherland will hold his sessions on Fridays from 7:45 to 8:15. Remember that all of these sessions will occur on the main, or years 3-6, oval.

Senior (Years 3-6) Swimming Carnival Changes

This year we have run time trials to determine those eligible for 50m events. Due to the increase in student numbers across the school we will now only have the students who swam the fastest 16 times for an event swimming 50m for that stroke eg 10 Years Boys Freestyle. Those not in the fastest 16 will now swim in the 25m events to contribute to the success of their house. It is a decision that makes the best use of the time we have at the pool for carnivals for all students and satisfies the often competing aims of preparing students for the 2023 District Swimming Trial and allowing as many students as possible to participate at the carnival.

Volunteers, Senior Carnival Format and Schedule

If we could please have some volunteers for the day that would be fantastic. If you are able to help please pass on your availability to Mr Bateman; cbate12@eq.edu.au.

This year there will be a years 3 & 4 and then a years 5 & 6 part for the carnival.

The years 3 & 4 part will run roughly to the following schedule;

The event order will be 9:10 –  9 yr 50m Freestyle Events,  8 Yrs 50m Freestyle Events, Non-Competitive 25m Freestyle Events (deep water), 9:40 – 9 Yrs 50m Breaststroke Events, 8 Yrs 50m Breaststroke Events, Non-Competitive 25m Breaststroke Events (deep water)10:10 – 9 Yrs 50m Backstroke Events 8 Yrs 50m Backstroke Events, Non-Competitive 25m Backstroke Events (deep water), 10:30 9 Yrs 50m Butterfly Events, 8 Yrs 50m Butterfly Events, Non-Competitive 25m Butterfly Events (deep water), 11:00 - 8 & 9 Yrs Age Championship Presentation. Commence returning children to school following the Presentation. 

The years 5 & 6 part will run roughly to the following schedule;

11:00 – 25m Shallow water swim on front (Years 3 & 4). 11:20 - 25m Shallow water swim on back (Years 3 & 4). 11:40 50m Freestyle Events, 25m Freestyle Events (Deep water), 25m Shallow water swim on front (Years 5 & 6), 12:40 - 50m Breaststroke Events, 25m Breaststroke Events (Deep water),1:10  -Yeronga Swimming Gift:  (Boys/Girls Open Freestyle Race (Nine fastest times swum in 50m heats for 10 -12 Yrs boys and girls freestyle)) 1:30 - 50m Backstroke Events 25m Backstroke Events (Deep water), 25m Shallow water swim on back (Years 5 & 6),  2:00 50m Butterfly Events 25m Butterfly Events, 2:20 - Freestyle Relay 2:40 Presentation. Commence returning children to school following the Presentation. 

Volunteers, Junior Carnival Format and Schedule

If we could please have some volunteers for the day that would be fantastic. If you are able to help please pass on your availability to Mr Bateman; cbate12@eq.edu.au.

Events will run roughly as follows;

Classes (1LP, 1PM & 1SP)

11am: 25m & 12.5m Freestyle boys and girls

11:10am 12.5m Independent kickboard on front boys and girls

11:20am 12.5m Assisted kickboard on front boys and girls

11:30am 25m & 12.5m  Backstroke boys and girls

11:40am 12.5m Independent kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls

11:50am 12.5m Assisted kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls

Classes (1M & 1O)

12 pm: 25m & 12.5m  Freestyle boys and girls

12:10pm 12.5m Independent kickboard on front boys and girls

12:20pm 12.5m assisted kickboard on front boys and girls

12:30pm 25m & 12.5m  Backstroke boys and girls

12:40pm 12.5m Independent kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls

12:50pm 12.5m Assisted kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls

Classes (2B, 2L, 2P, 2V & 2Y)

1pm: 25m & 12.5m  Freestyle boys and girls

1:10pm 12.5m Independent kickboard on front boys and girls

1:20pm 12.5m Assisted kickboard on front boys and girls

1:30pm 25m & 12.5m  Backstroke boys and girls

1:40pm 12.5m Independent kickboard on back boys and girls

1:50pm 12.5m Assisted kickboard on back boys and girls

2:00pm 25m & 12.5m  Breaststroke boys and girls

2:10pm 12.5m Independent noodle boys and girls

2:20pm 12.5m assisted noodle boys and girls

Students should not bring money to buy food at the pool canteen as there will not be an opportunity to do this.

Payment is not required as Yeronga Park pool hire is complimentary to students completing lessons at Yeronga Park Pool Complex.

CHILDREN WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO SWIM IF THEIR PERMISSION FORM HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND RETURNED.

New Football Goals

Please remember, that although these goals are metal, they are not built to be climbed upon. Please do not climb on them as you will be endangering yourself, damaging the goals and be the unhappy recipient of a white slip.

Representative Sport Dates Release (Important)

The trial dates for term one of 2022 are listed below.

District Sport and COVID

Yeronga State School (YSS) District Trial Selection Policy Special Consideration (Years 3 to 6)

The representative pathway for school sport is for children from 10 to 12 years of age. Yeronga is part of a very strong district which consists of 28 schools from Yeronga State School to the Calamvale area. In contact and skill team sports those aged 11 and 12 need to possess the advantages of size and speed, as well as skill on most occasions.  Selectors will choose those with the skill and the resilience to compete at a higher level. Remember that selectors give up their time for these trials meaning that it is important for us to send only those ready to compete at a higher level. Very seldom is it appropriate to send students for experience. An indicator of readiness for participation at a higher level would be being among the best 3 or 4 players in most games for your club under 12 teams.

In order to be selected to attend a District Trial children should make themselves known to me (Mr Bateman) for either a selection trial with the appropriate teacher or so that they may be given the appropriate forms. Remember that children must give at least two weeks notice that they wish to attend a district trial to allow for a school selection trial to be held in the event of a great deal of interest being shown in a particular sport.

Rebel Sport Community Givebacks

Just a quick note to publicise our involvement with this scheme and how it works. For some time now Yeronga State School has been part of the above mentioned scheme. The scheme gives the school credit for purchases of equipment at Rebel as anyone who purchases equipment nominates Yeronga State School as the recipient of Community Kickbacks. I have purchased cricket equipment, Footballs and Netballs with this credit. It is an easy way to contribute resources to our school especially if you enjoy spending time and money in sports stores like myself. Thanks to all of those who purchased at Rebel over the break. We have a very useful amount for equipment.

Important Sporting Dates Term 3 & 4, 2022

28/11/2022 - Yeronga State School Senior Swimming Carnival (Years 3 – 6)

29/11/2022 - Yeronga State School Junior Swimming Carnival (Years 1 & 2)

2/12/2022 – Boys District Cricket Trialists for 2023 to be named (Trial 30/01/2023)

3/02/2023 Girls District Cricket Trialists for 2023 to be named

In preparation for 2023 school year, Yeronga State School has organised to purchase stationery directly with Sequel Online. All orders (excluding Prep) will be delivered to the family home. Prep Stationery Packs will be delivered to school.

Ordering via Sequel is not compulsory. Families are able to download a booklist from the sequel link below to purchase resources from an alternative supplier.

Attached are the steps of how to order your resources online.

Parents with students in Year 2 – 6 will also receive an invoice early next year for IT subscriptions for education apps and Textbook resources.

TO ORDER YOUR STATIONERY CLICK THE LINK – Yeronga State School 2023 Resource Lists

We recommend ordering your stationery as soon as possible to allow time for delivery. Sequel will be closed from 24^th Dec 2022 – 2^nd January 2023. No deliveries will be sent home during these 10 days.

All deliveries will be sent via Australia Post. When ordering we recommend stating in the delivery instructions that - any orders must be kept at a post office for collection if no one is home. Alternatively, if you have a secure location on your property and feel safe enough for the delivery to be left there please note that on the instructions.

WHEN CAN PARENTS DELIVER STATIONERY BOXES TO SCHOOL?

Do to some changes the new times are below for when staff available to accept student stationery on the below dates & times:

19 January 2023 -            Thursday Morning:          7.30am – 8.30am

20 January 2023 -            Friday Morning:               7.30am – 8:30am

There will be signs on each classroom door indicating where stationery can be delivered. Please ensure that stationery is delivered either in a box or in a bag with the student’s first and last name.   

All students from Year 2 and up are required to clearly label their general stationery items, any textbooks and novels. All resources in Prep and Year 1 will be pooled and as such names are not required. 

Any unused or reusable resources (for example, headphones and miniature whiteboards) from this year will be returned to families at the end of the school year.

Any unused resources from this year will be returned to you at the end of the school year. 

Please note: On Wednesday 18^th January all families will be emailed with class allocations along with a map of the class locations.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email admin@yerongass.eq.edu.au